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Ryan Fowler, Tripp Nix, Jon Scott and Hayden Vandegriff

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All-State honors

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Staff report White County High School football players Ryan Fowler, Tripp Nix, Jon Scott and Hayden Vandegriff have been named to the RecruitGeorgia.com Class AAA All-State honorable mention list.

Emma Lightsey had 33 points during the 77-33 win over Habersham Central last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS teams off to holiday events

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School basketball teams will close out 2023 at a pair of holiday tournaments. The Lady Warriors, who are off to a 13-1 start, tipped off play Wednesday at the Innisfree Beach Tournament in Pensacola, Fla. The Lady Warriors, the No.

WCHS junior Ollie Weiland takes down East Jackson's Seanna McCarthy during a match in the 110-pound division at the Chestatee event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors compete at Chestatee tournament

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School girl's wrestling team got in some work before Christmas by competing in the Chestatee Tournament last week in Gainesville. The Lady Warriors five wrestlers competed in the varsity division, and three in the middle school division.

White County's Christian Keheley, top, controls Villa Rica's Mason Jones during his run to the 165-pound tournament title. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Keheley, Weiland win titles

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling teams got a busy holiday break started on a good note last weekend at the second annual Gold City Nutcracker Christmas tournament in Dahlonega.

Senior Zoe Burkett had 13 points in the Lady Warriors' win over Union County. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Lady Warriors move to 11-1

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News It's the Christmas season, but that doesn't mean the White County High School girl's basketball is handing out any presents to the the teams on their schedule. The Lady Warriors, who have moved up to No.

TMU midfielder Eliska Dvorakova, right, was second in the nation in assists this season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Dvorakova named NAIA All-American

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Staff report Following a historic season for the Truett McConnell women's soccer program, one of the Lady Bears' finest earned some national recognition. Eliska Dvorakova, a senior midfielder from Lethorad, Czech Republic, has been named to the NAIA All-American third team.

White County's Tripp Nix drives past West Hall's Landen Bennett during the second half of the region game in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors drop tight battle, 50-49

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

By Mark Turner White County News The first two games of the Region 7-AAA schedule for the White County Warriors didn't go as planned as they dropped matchups with Wesleyan and West Hall.

Emma Lightsey, right, battles West Hall's Allie Villeda for the ball during the region game Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Lady Warriors fall to No. 2 Wesleyan, blast West Hall

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

By Mark Turner White County News T he White County Warriors dropped a Top 10 matchup to Wesleyan last week, but the Lady Warriors proved they are in the mix in the Region 7-AAA title chase. After starting the season 8-0, the Lady Warriors, who are ranked No.

Braxton Anderson sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the final seconds of overtime. (Photos/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS picks up overtime non-region win

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors got a much-needed win Tuesday night and gained a little momentum as they prepare to kick off the Region 7-AAA schedule on Friday.

Davin Lightsey, shown during a recent home match, finished third in the 138-pound division at the Panther Invitational. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors excel at Panther Invitational

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling team took part in the Panther Invitational last weekend at Jackson County High School. The Warriors had four wrestlers earn spots on the medal podium and finished 15th among 24 teams in the field.